Discover History
The National Park Service's Cultural Resources Programs are dedicated to preserving history, education, and grants. History is everywhere. In nearly 400 national parks and every hometown. It covers everything from the remnants of ancient civilizations to the boyhood homes of U.S. Presidents to the stirring sagas of hard-fought wars to the reverberations of one woman refusing to give up her seat on a bus. History is a part of who we were, who we are, and who we will be.
As you explore these pages, we hope you find what you are looking for – but even more importantly, we hope you discover something that surprises you. We invite you to learn more about history and how the National Park Service works to preserve it.
Features of People, Places & Stories
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The American Revolution
Explore this truly revolutionary period that resulted in a new nation
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The War of 1812 - Bicentennial
The young republic’s first war
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The Civil war - 150 years
The American union was broken as brother fought brother
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The Earliest Americans
This website highlights historic contexts related to Early American archeological sites for regions east of the Mississippi.
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Latino Heritage
The National Park Service American Latino Heritage projects explore how the legacy of American Latinos can be recognized, preserved, and interpreted for future generations.
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Features of Preservation, Guidance & Grants
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Tax Incentive Case Studies
Fontainebleau Resort Hotel, Crown Jewel of Miami Beach Shines Again
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NAGPRA Grants
Two types of grants are available – Consultation/Documentation Grants and Repatriation Grants..
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NCPPT Podcasts
Thin Section Petrography for Conservation (Podcast 40)
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Save America's Treasures
Save America’s Treasures program is one of the largest and most successful grant programs in saving Buildings
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NPS Museum Handbook
a reference guide on how to manage, preserve, document, access and use museum collections.
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